2002 MINI COOPER torque

Rear Hatch 412-9
Rear Lid (Convertible)
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Rear lid, removing and installing
Open rear lid and remove access panels for rear lid hinge mounting
bolts.
• Pry at arrows to remove access panels.
"^C Disconnect rear lid harness connector (B) and unscrew rear lid re taining cables (A). See Rear lid trim panel, removing and installing.
— Remove mounting bolts (arrows) for rear lid.
— Remove rear lid.
— Install in reverse order of removal.
Tightening torqueRear lid to hinge 18.5Nm(13ft-lb)
Rear lid, adjusting
^ Loosen mounting bolts (arrows) for rear lid.
— Adjust rear lid as necessary. • Check for even gaps around rear lid using plastic feeler gauges.
— Tighten rear lid mounting bolts.
Tightening torque
Rear lid to hinge 18.5Nm(13ft-lb)
^K. If more adjustment range for the rear lid is needed, do the following: • Remove rear bumper cover. See 510 Exterior Trim, Bumpers.
• Loosen lower mounting bolts (A) on outer rear lid hinges.
• Adjust rear lid as necessary.
• Tighten mounting bolts.
Tightening torqueRear lid hinge to body 18.5 Nm(13ft-lb)
• If necessary, adjust rear lid lock.
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